At the same time, we're taught the basics of hand-to-hand fighting, manning a boat and patience. Haytham is on a mission and not even an insanely long boat ride across the Atlantic Ocean is going to stand in his way. Over the course of several hours we see this man make his way from England to the new world of America. If you're a high school history teacher, Ubisoft's newest game is simultaneously your best friend and biggest nightmare.Īssassin's Creed III starts out strong, thanks to an extended introduction where you play Haytham Kenway. Instead of hobnobbing with Leonardo da Vinci, we spend our time working alongside George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Paul Revere and other historical figures.
Set in the mid to late 1700s, Assassin's Creed III is about the birth of the United States. The storyline jumps several hundred years into the future to depict an era that is personal to many Americans. After three games starring Ezio Auditore da Firenze, we finally have a brand new assassin and, more importantly, a fresh time period to explore.įorget 15th century Italy. It's the exciting conclusion we've been waiting for since Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad killed his first victim in 1189. This is the much-anticipated final chapter for Desmond Miles, a bartender who may be the man to save all of humanity. From the way it handles Desmond's story to a hero I just couldn't connect with, much of Assassin's Creed III left me cold.īut let's not get too far ahead of ourselves.
Despite its big budget production and impressive set pieces, I found myself liking this sequel less and less with the passage of time. That's not a luxury I have with a lot of reviews, and sadly one that does not bode well for Ubisoft's biggest holiday release.
Between its original release on consoles and this slightly delayed PC port, I've had a lot of time to think about Assassin's Creed III.
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